Changes in law and society during the Civil War and Reconstruction : a legal history documentary reader

Changes in law and society during the Civil War and Reconstruction : a legal history documentary reader / edited by Christian G. Samito.

Other author/creator	Samito, Christian G.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, ©2009.
Description	xiii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc. --History --19th century. African Americans--Civil rights --History --19th century. United States--Armed Forces --African Americans --History --19th century.

Contents	The status of African Americans before the Civil War -- The expansion of governmental power and the nationalization of the Union -- African Americans, emancipation, and military service -- Rights during the Civil War and Reconstruction : potential, change, and opposition -- Judicial interpretation and limitation of the Civil War amendments and civil rights legislation.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-326) and index.
LCCN	2008043099
ISBN	9780809328895 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN	0809328895 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	KF4757 .C48 2009	✔ Available	Place Hold